Deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil
Brazil: Deaths in armed conflicts was 68 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil, 1989–2025
Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2025, deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil stood at 68 deaths.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil peaked at 147 deaths in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.
Brazil ranks 20th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 6.1 deaths | 0 deaths | 33 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.4 deaths | 0 deaths | 34 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.6 deaths | 0 deaths | 26 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 73 deaths | 0 deaths | 147 deaths | 6 |
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More health data for Brazil
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,496 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,476 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 1.64 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.60 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.61 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.58 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.59 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.55 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil?
- Deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil was 68 deaths in 2025, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 147 deaths in 2023.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
- How does Brazil rank for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Brazil ranks 20th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths in armed conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The best estimate of the number of deaths of civilians from one-sided violence that was ongoing that year.